Churchill County
Fast-moving storm shuts down Navy operations for a day FALLON--After a dismal snowpack report recorded earlier in the month, Mother Nature weighed in with different plans of her own. By the time she was done, the Oasis of Nevada looked more like a winter wonderland than the “balmy” county seat
Education
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced this week that Nevada is set to receive funding through EPA's first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.
Lincoln County
One of the first collaborations is a renewable energy-powered industrial park in Lincoln County that could attract $260 million in investment and create 150 jobs, according to officials with the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
Government
The Nevada Department of Wildlife this week announced the final 2022 iteration of the Nevada State Wildlife Action Plan, a plan designed to conserve the state's native wildlife and habitats over the next decade.
Environment
The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) on Tuesday hosted a press conference to discuss the dismissal of their federal lawsuit to stop lithium mine development at Thacker Pass.
Washoe County
The organizers of the Burning Man festival narrowly passed their environmental inspection after mass torrential rains closed roads, jammed traffic and forced many to walk miles barefoot through muck.
Environment
The Economic Development Administration awarded $749,037 with a $750,000 local match to the Accelerate Electric Nevada project.
Environment
EUREKA — Animal welfare advocates are outraged by a series of wild horse deaths in a Bureau of Land Management roundup taking place in Eureka County a few hours east of Reno. The BLM reported just five horses died during the roundup—including two from injuries sustained during the operation. But
Agriculture
The Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (CNRWA) and Humboldt River Basin Water Authority (HRBWA) were recently granted $15 million to purchase and retire groundwater rights from willing sellers. The program, the Nevada Water Conservation and Infrastructure Initiative, is meant to purchase and permanently retire groundwater rights from willing sellers in
Environment
RENO — Nevada Division of Forestry this week signed a three-year contract for air support during wildland firefighting throughout the state. Rutledge Airborne Applications, a veteran-owned and Indiana-based company, earned the contract to fly single engine air tankers, also known as SEATs, to assist firefighters with aerial fire suppression. Because of
Environment
CARSON CITY – Officials with the Bureau of Land Management this week said they’re seeing an increase of “unauthorized use” on public lands. Their advice: get a survey to ensure the work you’re doing, such as building a road or constructing a fence or fire break, is on your
Desert Research Institute
by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current LAS VEGAS — Study after study shows an important and often overlooked need in Latino communities: cleaner air. Air pollution is one of the most prevalent environmental health risks in the United States, but is disproportionately inhaled by Latino Americans. Now a community-led project in Southern
Environment
By Eric Marks RENO — About 40 people on Saturday gathered in a forest clearing west of Reno for a “Protect Peehee Mu’huh – Life Over Lithium” billboard rally. The event was hosted by the People of Red Mountain, who are working to stop the development of a lithium mine at
Environment
RENO — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Wednesday toured the site of the 2020 Pinehaven Fire in west Reno and met with elementary school students who were affected by the fire. The tour was part of the launch of the Nevada Climate Series, an effort by the state’s Climate Initiative
Environment
RENO — University of Nevada, Reno Extension in August kicks off a two-month online Home Horticulture Certificate Program, the first step to becoming a Master Gardener of Nevada. The program provides training for those who want to brush up on their gardening knowledge and is a prerequisite for the Master Gardener
Environment
RENO — Fire restrictions are now in place across most state and federal lands in western Nevada as of Friday, July 1. A handful of state and federal agencies are asking the public to use extreme caution over the holiday weekend and throughout the summer as they recreate outdoors. “With increasingly